Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM), Immunoblot:
Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: Lyme disease is transmitted by a tick vector carrying Borrelia burgdorferi. Immunoblot testing qualitatively examines, with high specificity, antibodies in a patient's specimen. Immunoblot testing is appropriate for confirming a detected EIA or IFA test result.
Alternative Name(s): Borrelia burgdorferi